Although enjoying only a solitary short reign as Hardcore Champion, Mick Foley still plays a crucial part in the belt's history. The belt was created for Mankind by Vince McMahon, making him the inaugural champion and solidifying the pseudo father-son relationship between the two. Unfortunately fans didn't get to witness the mayhem one would expect upon hearing the words "Mick Foley Hardcore Champion", as his reign lasted less than a month before a ladder match loss to the Big Boss Man. The belt played a crucial storyline role in Mankind's rapid rise to the main event scene, helping to generate further sympathy following Vince's inevitable betrayal. An unfortunate side effect of Foley's newfound status, however, was that he never attempted to recapture the championship - thus depriving him of a higher place on this list. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITNFG-5uz_g
